Prince Harry is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by Sentebale, the charity he co-founded to support HIV/AIDS work in Africa, according to multiple reports. The legal action, initiated on March 24, 2025, alleges that a media campaign launched by Harry harmed the charity’s reputation, leading to claims of libel, slander, and cyberbullying, as detailed in court documents obtained by El Financiero and Variety.
Sentebale was established in 2006 by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in memory of Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, aiming to provide support for young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana. Court filings reveal that the lawsuit was filed in the England and Wales High Court, with former trustee Mark Dyer also named as a defendant in the case, reports Variety.
The dispute follows Prince Harry’s departure from the charity last year amid reported disagreements over its management, according to MyJoyOnline. While Sentebale has publicly confirmed the lawsuit through a statement on its website, neither Harry nor Dyer have issued any comment regarding the allegations, noted by several outlets including Sydney Morning Herald and Daily Sabah.
Sentebale claims the media campaign by Harry has caused significant damage to its reputation and has triggered incidents of cyberbullying, as stated in the court documents cited by El Financiero. The charity’s move to sue a co-founder is rare and underscores ongoing tensions between the prince and the organization he helped create.
Observers will be watching the case closely as it may affect Harry’s future involvement in charitable work, especially within organizations he founded. Pending court decisions could also set a precedent for handling disputes between prominent public figures and nonprofit organizations.
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